Project Manager

Project Manager – Industrial Capital EquipmentLocation: Canton, MIEmployment Type: Direct HireSalary: 90k-120k(based on experience)Position OverviewOur client is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead industrial capital equipment projects from kickoff through final customer acceptance.This is a true project ownership role — responsible for schedule, scope, costing, budgeting, and milestone execution. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact and is accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn full project lifecycle from RFQ handoff through customer buy-off and service transitionDevelop and manage detailed project schedules in MS ProjectBuild, track, and forecast project budgets — including costing, pricing impact, and margin performanceProactively identify scope changes, cost risks, and budget overruns and escalate accordinglyServe as the primary point of contact for customers, internal teams, and suppliersLead milestone reviews and ensure deliverables are completed on timeCoordinate closely with Sales, Engineering, Field Service, and Supply ChainManage multiple projects simultaneously with full accountability for executionOversee customer sign-off and close punch listsEnsure complete documentation and smooth handoff to ServiceConduct post-project reviews and lessons learnedRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred5 years of true project management experience in industrial, automation, manufacturing, or capital equipment environmentsDemonstrated experience with project costing, budgeting, and financial ownershipExperience managing full project scope — not limited program coordinationProven ability to serve as the point person at key project milestonesStrong MS Project experienceAbility to manage multiple projects concurrentlyExcellent communication and cross-functional leadership skillsWillingness to travel to customer sites as needed